He who believes in the Son has eternal life; but he who does not obey the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God abides on him. John 3:36 Obey – Even in translation this verse demands that we see the connection between “believe” and “obey.” But when we realize that John’s thought…
“Blessed are those doing His commandments, that they may have the right to the tree of life, and may enter into the gates of the city.” Revelation 22:14 Doing His Commandments – We have a problem. You see, there is an alternative reading for this verse in the Greek text. Instead of “washing their robes,”…
“Blessed are those who wash their robes, that they may have the right to the tree of life, and may enter into the gates of the city.” Revelation 22:14 NASB Wash Their Robes – Is God really interested in laundry day? Do we really have to clean our clothes before we can enter into His…
So says Yahweh, the God of Israel, “Cursed is the man who does not obey the words of this covenant which I commanded your fathers in the day that I brought them out of the land of Egypt” Jeremiah 11:3 Cursed – What comes to mind when you think of “cursed?” If you’ve been the…
we request and exhort you in the Lord Jesus that, as you received from us instruction as to how you ought to walk and please God 1 Thessalonians 4:1 Request – Does God request your obedience? Does He send an RSVP, asking you to consider whether or not you will decide to conform your life…
The one who says he abides in Him ought himself to walk in the same manner as He walked. 1 John 2:6 In The Same Manner – Here’s an interesting phrase: kathos ekeinos. Literally, it means “according to the same.” It comes before the verb “walk” in the Greek text. This places the emphasis on…
Therefore, be imitators of God, as beloved children; and walk in love Ephesians 5:1-2 Imitators – You would recognize this Greek word immediately. It is mimetes, from which we get “mimic.” What you probably wouldn’t recognize is how utterly different this word is from our Greek-based worldview. Mimic is not what it appears to be….
David was a great leader. He had all the attributes we seek in the most worthy commanders. He came up through the ranks, not from nobility. He knew the heart of the people because he was one of them. He showed courage from an early age. He was not afraid to state his mind or…
So then, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your salvation with fear and trembling Philippians 2:12 Work Out – Paul is never very far from the Hebrew Scriptures. So, when he talks about working out our salvation, he…
So then, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your salvation with fear and trembling Philippians 2:12 Obeyed – The motivation for obedience is not always the same. Why you obey is sometimes just as important as the fact…
